International Life Sciences Conference in Prague

Cousel, Co-Head of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice Group at Lidings Sergey Patrakeev will take part in the international life sciences conference “Regulatory Affairs in Emerging Markets” hosted by Informa. The event will take place at the Boscolo Hotel in Prague on 9 - 11 October 2013.

The conference organizers managed to put together a very substantive program with sessions that garnered strong interest from business circles. The conference in Prague is promising to become one of the most high-profile events on the European Life Sciences business calendar. Brand-name manufacturers, distributors, and members of regulatory agencies have registered for this year’s event. A total of over 350 guests are expected to attend, and the conference will take three full days for the first time. Key topics for discussion will focus on challenges that the industry is now facing, including relevant amendments to the state legislation, regulatory initiatives review, and other issues high on the agenda.

On the opening day of the conference Counsel and Co-Head of Pharmaceutical Industry practice at Lidings Sergey Patrakeev will present a case study on strategies for protection of IP assets and disputes between original drug manufacturers and generic companies. Sergey will also participate in a round table on the second day of the event with a report entitled “Normative Regulation of Biosimilars: the Russian Perspective”.

Life Sciences is one of Lidings’ most rapidly developing practice areas. The firm’s client list boasts key industry leaders including pharmaceutical giants like Boehringer Ingelheim, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Ipsen Pharma, MEDA Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi Aventis, Servier, and others. The firm’s team has extensive expertise in providing legal support to foreign pharmaceutical companies represented in Russia. Lidings’ lawyers have received numerous awards and have been recognized for their expert industry knowledge.